KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 11 -- A glamping retreat branded "Glamping With Pride" has drawn scrutiny from religious authorities, with the Federal Territories Mufti urging organisers to cancel or halt programmes he says conflict with Islamic teachings and local norms.

The programme, scheduled to take place in Hulu Langat next weekend, has been described by its organisers as a community-based retreat focused on wellbeing, peer support and health awareness.

However, Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil said the event amounted to what he described as an attempt to normalise certain lifestyles, despite being presented as a seemingly ordinary outdoor activity.

In a statement shared via the Tinta Mufti social media platform today, Ahmad Fauwaz said programmes such as...